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X4590 was not used in the Battle of Britain film true. At that time it was part of the RAF exhibition flight at 71 MU Bicester. I have no recall of it ever being at Henlow during the film preparation during 1967/8.

You seem to be describing the Mk XVI TE184 which was recovered from Royton ATC to Henlow for the film but not used. It was deemed to have so much corrosion in the engine bearer I was advised at the time not to stand too close to the cowlings!

TE184 was transported from Henlow for the 'Summer ball' at Cranwell in 1968 and then on to Finningly for a display, most probably BoB day.

The pic shows TE184 briefly outside the No 2 Officers Mess at Cranwell in the summer of 1968.